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Creamy Corn Chowder

I know I’ve mentioned this before, but I really love soups. Give me broth, soup, stew, or chowder … I’m sure to enjoy it! In fact, I like to consider myself a soup connoisseur if you will. Now, I can’t remember where I found this insanely delicious creamy corn chowder recipe, but it’s to die for. And I’ve had a lot of corn chowder in my life.

This chowder has been a cool-weather staple since my husband and I got married. I’m sure the recipe was acquired during my kitchen-themed bridal shower, but I’m not really sure. Anyway, I love to make this for the whole family because there are at least a few veggies in there, and my son will eat anything bacon, so I can get away with giving it to him! Score 1 for the mom.

Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes, until crisp. When the bacon is done cooking, drain in a colander - reserving a bit of the fat in your saucepan. Set the bacon on paper towels and set aside.

Saute the onion and celery in the reserved bacon fat for approximately 5 minutes, until tender. Add in the flour - stirring constantly while cooking over medium heat - until the mixture is bubbly.

Season the chowder with salt & pepper to taste, then add in corn and potatoes. Keep on the heat until warmed through. At the last minute, stir your bacon into the chowder.

Sprinkle each serving with fresh parsley.

Notes

Top the chowder with pop corn for a fun touch!

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If you have a large family, or just really enjoy eating corn chowder, this is a great recipe for doubling or tripling and storing in the freezer. You can even put the frozen soup right into your slow cooker to reheat!